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LM08 BWC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,428 mi
Last recorded153,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 BWC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 153,428 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 147,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 131,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre bald on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2019 73,625 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 57,310 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,986 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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LM08 BWC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM08 BWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM08 BWC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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